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My First Book of 2024: Freight Train By Donald Crews - Book Review

My First Book of 2024: Freight Train By Donald Crews - Book Review

Mike Barzacchini

Freight Train by Donald Crews is one of my favorite books of all time and my first read of 2024. Freight Train was named one of 1979's Caldecott Honor books. It has been included in Anita Silvey's 100 Best Books for Children and the 2012 "Top Children's Picture Books" list by School Library Journal. And it's on my list of favorite reads and rereads ever. Purchase “Freight Train” at Bookshop.org. (affiliate link)

Write a Poem Inspired by the Change of Seasons

Write a Poem Inspired by the Change of Seasons
Sideswiped by Extinction

Sideswiped by Extinction